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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.43, 415.41 and 218.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.43, 415.41 and 218.39 is: 300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.43 : 415.41 = 218.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.43/415.41 = 218.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.43x = 415.41 × 218.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.43x = 90,721.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,721.39/301.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.97

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